Panevezys, Lithuania
Customs clearance in Panevezys
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Panevezys. Customs clearance in Lithuania is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Industries in Panevezys and how we support them
Panevezys has a strong manufacturing base, including electronics, food processing, especially dairy, and furniture and wood products. The Panevezys Free Economic Zone hosts production companies serving European markets. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight through our airline network via Vilnius, Kaunas or Riga, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for urgent components, road freight along the Via Baltica, sea freight via Klaipeda, and in-house customs clearance for imports of components and exports of finished goods.
Operational logistics facts for Panevezys
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Via Baltica (E67) | Road corridor between Poland and the Baltic states | Direct road freight to Riga, Kaunas and Central Europe |
| Panevezys Free Economic Zone | Electronics and manufacturing | Production location on the Via Baltica |
| Vilnius Airport (VNO) | Belly cargo via European hubs | Nearest major airport via the A2 |
| Port of Klaipeda | Containers, ro-ro, bulk | Lithuania's sea gateway for exports and imports |
Airports, seaports and connections in Panevezys
- AirportVilnius
VNO - AirportKaunas
KUN - SeaportKlaipeda
Panevezys in north-eastern Lithuania has no commercial airport, so air freight is routed via Vilnius Airport (VNO) or Kaunas Airport (KUN), the country's main freighter airport, both reached by motorway. Riga International Airport in Latvia, to the north along the Via Baltica, is another option. For sea freight, the Port of Klaipeda is the main gateway, reached by road or by rail via the national network.
Panevezys lies on the Via Baltica (E67), which links the city with Riga to the north and Kaunas and Poland to the south. The A2 motorway connects Panevezys with Vilnius. The Panevezys Free Economic Zone offers manufacturing and logistics sites, and the city is connected to the national rail network. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Panevezys and north-eastern Lithuania.
In-house customs team
Import and export entries for Lithuania are prepared and filed by our in-house customs team. The same team checks the documents before the goods leave origin, so most open points are settled before the goods arrive.
Customs clearance in Lithuania
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Lithuania is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Air freight to and from Lithuania is booked through our carrier network.
Importers in Lithuania need an EORI number issued by Lithuanian Customs.
Documents we check before shipping
Commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document and, where needed, certificates of origin, licences or permits. We check that descriptions, values and HS codes are consistent across all documents before the goods move.
Frequently asked questions
Can you clear component imports for Panevezys manufacturers?
Yes. Our own customs team files import declarations with Lithuanian Customs. Electronic components need accurate tariff classification, which we confirm with you before the goods arrive.
Do dairy exports from Panevezys need special documents?
Exports of dairy products outside the EU usually need veterinary or health certificates required by the destination country, in addition to the export declaration. We check the requirements with you.
Can goods travel from Panevezys to non-EU destinations under transit?
Yes. Goods can move under transit to the external EU border or destination customs office. We prepare the transit and export declarations in-house.